Amazon Prime Video Amazon signs 'Damages,' 'Bloodline' co-creator to an exclusive dealEngadget - Richard LawlerGlenn Kessler will create original series and films for Amazon Prime Video. If you're a fan of dimly lit shows about terrible criminals, then keep your eyes on Amazon Prime. The streamer announced it signed
Frank Pallone Congress could require a car alarm for kids left insideEngadget - Christine FisherIt should be no different than an alert when you forget your keys, proponents say. In the past 20 years, more than 800 children have died of heatstroke in cars in the US. Now, a group of lawmakers wants
Julian Assange US charges Julian Assange with violating the Espionage ActEngadget - Kris HoltAn indictment includes 17 new criminal charges against the WikiLeaks co-founder. Federal prosecutors have charged WikiLeaks co-founder Julian Assange with 17 more criminal counts, including accusations
Technology Scuf debuts a modular alternative to the Xbox Elite controllerEngadget - Christine FisherLast year, Scuf introduced its Vantage customizable PS4 controller. It offered PlayStation fans a more comfortable grip and the ability to increase speed by cutting down on hand movements. Now, Scuf is
Alexa Amazon considered letting Alexa listen to you without a wake wordEngadget - AJ DellingerIt would allow the voice assistant to process more natural speech patterns. A patent made public today and filed by Amazon would allow the company's voice assistant Alexa to start recording audio before
NSX The 2019 Acura NSX is a supercar built for everyday auto nerdsEngadget - Roberto BaldwinWho knew some software tweak would get your pulse racing like this? By law, I have to mention the 1990 Acura NSX before telling you about the 2019 NSX. It was a big deal -- supercars were supposed to from
Motorola Wirecutter's best deals: Save $80 on an Eero mesh networking bundleEngadget - WirecutterOther picks include a 3rd gen August Smart Lock and a Motorola modem. This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, it
Google Duo Google Duo's group video calls roll out to everyoneEngadget - Kris HoltYou can chat with up to seven of your friends at the same time. Google is making Duo more useful as it's rolling out group video calls to everyone on Android and iOS. You can have up to eight people on
Lyft Lyft's low-cost Shared Saver rides come to six more US citiesEngadget - Jon FingasLas Vegas, San Francisco and Atlanta are are among those saving cash. Lyft's frugal Shared Saver option is now available to many more people. The ridesharing service ahs trotted out its most affordable
United Nations UN study finds female voice assistants reinforce harmful stereotypesEngadget - Christine FisherThe report calls on tech companies to stop making AI assistants female by default. For the record, the appropriate response to being called a slut isn't, "I'd blush if I could." But that's what Siri is
Robocall Anti-robocall bill passes almost unanimously in the SenateEngadget - Kris HoltIt still has to go through the House before it lands on the president's desk. Senators have overwhelmingly backed a bill to combat robocalls. They voted 97-1 to pass the Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal
Instagram Landcape videos are finally a thing on IGTVEngadget - Amrita KhalidInstagram's video platform, IGTV, will now feature videos in landscape view along with its traditional portrait format. The addition of horizontal videos isn't just a new feature for IGTV -- it's a shift
Hate Speech Some Facebook content reviewers will focus solely on hate speechEngadget - Jon FingasThe pilot could help it spot material before users do. Facebook isn't just interested in cracking down on fake accounts. While discussing the firm's latest Community Standards Enforcement Report, company
GitHub Github lets you donate to your favorite developers and appsEngadget - AJ DellingerGitHub will contributions up to $5,000 for the first year. GitHub announced today that it is opening up the beta of GitHub Sponsors, a new feature that will let users financially support their favorite
Play buttonStar Trek Watch the first teaser for CBS' 'Star Trek: Picard' seriesEngadget - Kris HoltIt hints at a relaxing lifestyle for the former Starfleet admiral. CBS has offered the first real peek at its upcoming Star Trek: Picard series with a minute-long teaser trailer. It doesn't offer much
SpaceX An engineer allegedly falsified inspection reports for SpaceX rocketsEngadget - AJ DellingerThe company says it has cut ties with the engineeer's firm. Federal investigators believe a quality assurance engineer responsible for inspecting parts for SpaceX had been falsifying reports. The accused
Rotten Tomatoes Rotten Tomatoes will verify ticket buyers for audience ratingsEngadget - Kris HoltIt's the site's latest attempt to stave off review-bombing trolls. Rotten Tomatoes has revealed its latest effort at fending off trolls who send user ratings on a movie plummeting before anyone has even
Play buttonNvidia GeForce NVIDIA teases something 'super'Engadget - Jon FingasNVIDIA's Computex press event will likely represent big news for PC gamers. The GPU maker has posted a teaser on its GeForce YouTube channel hinting that "something super is coming." The brief clip only
Barnes & Noble Barnes & Noble isn't ready to give up on E-Ink NookEngadget - Christine FisherThe new GlowLight Plus has the largest E-Ink display yet. Just in time for beach reading, Barnes & Noble is releasing a new Nook with a 7.8-inch screen and waterproof design. The new GlowLight Plus has
Maps Now it's easy to order food in Google Assistant, Search and MapsEngadget - Kris HoltYou can grab dinner from DoorDash, Postmates and more without opening those apps. Starting today, you'll be able to order food via Google Assistant, Search and Maps in the US. At the outset, Google is
Lyft You can now rent a Citi Bike through the Lyft app in NYCEngadget - Amrita KhalidUsers in New York City and Jersey City can rent a bike through the Lyft app. Lyft users in New York and Jersey City can now rent a Citi Bike on the app. After some beta-testing with 20 percent of users,
Facebook Facebook has taken down over 2 billion fake accounts in 2019Engadget - Edgar AlvarezThe company says it also disabled 1.2 billion in Q4 2018. Facebook took down 2.19 billion fake accounts during the first quarter of 2019, the company announced today. In addition to that, Facebook said
AT&T AT&T just made it possible to pay your phone bill with bitcoinEngadget - Jon FingasIt's the first big US phone carrier to accept cryptocurrency. Have some spare bitcoin kicking around? You can put it toward your phone service. AT&T says it has become the first big US wireless carrier
Sony Sony envisions 'clothes' with haptic feedback for PSVREngadget - Kris HoltYou could be able to feel the texture and shape of virtual objects with VR gloves. Sony might have grander virtual reality ambitions for the PlayStation 5 beyond a headset and traditional controllers let
Technology Hyperloop TT outlines how it should be regulated in EuropeEngadget - Christine FisherThe European Commission is reviewing what could become the first set of industry-wide hyperloop guidelines. Today, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (HTT) and TÜV SÜD presented the EU with generic
Language uTalk can teach you a new language for just $20Engadget - StackCommerceIt's been proven time and time again that learning a new language is one of the best things you can do in order to keep your mind active and healthy—not to mention the more obvious fact that it makes to
Technology Senators propose legislation to protect your phone at the borderEngadget - Christine FisherThe bill would require border agents to obtain a warrant to search Americans' devices. For years, US border agents have been demanding access to digital devices as people pass into and out of the country.
Roomba Clean freaks: Share your thoughts about the iRobot Roomba i7+Engadget - Amber BoumanIf you’ve let this efficient vacuum into your home, tell us what it’s like to live with it. People have been arguing about the utility of robot vacuums for as long as there have been robot vacuums. Some
Amazon Amazon is reportedly working on an emotion-detecting wearableEngadget - Kris HoltIts take on the mood ring would sense your emotional state from your voice. Amazon is reportedly working on a wrist-worn gadget that's able to detect your emotional state. The device would pair with a
